MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

pricey for features

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

RGB keyboard lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.47 kg
Colour Carbon grey Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Output - 240 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included MSI Center Pro Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 036UK 292UK
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